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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,102.16 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,102.16 and 444.61 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,102.16 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,102.16 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,102.16 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 490,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,031.36/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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